Two of the most reputable teams in collegiate football are set to face off on Monday night's College Football Playoff National Championship game. The matchup between the Alabama Crimson Tide (12-0) and Ohio State Buckeyes (7-0) not only features two perennial powerhouse teams vying for the...
Todd McShay, ESPN: CB Caleb Farley, Virginia Tech
"The 49ers pass defense was a strength this season, ranking fourth in yards allowed per game (207.9). But here's the list of pending unrestricted free agents at cornerback: Richard Sherman, Jason Verrett, Ahkello Witherspoon, K'Waun Williams...
Pro Football Focus 2020 Offensive Line Rankings
Following the conclusion of the 2020 season, Pro Football Focus released the final ranking of all 32 NFL offensive lines. Despite dealing with multiple injuries and players shifting across the line, San Francisco still managed to make the...
Earlier this season, teammates began to coin the moniker "All-Pro Fred" for San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner. In the 49ers Week 10 matchup against the Green Bay Packers, future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers also attested to the notion, saying Warner's "film don't lie."
At...
It's no secret the San Francisco 49ers were ravished by injuries in 2020. During the team's temporary stay in Arizona, general manager John Lynch peered into the adjacent suite filled with players and was reminded of the heap of talent, and dollars, no longer on the field.
"We got hit by it...
PFF Power Rankings
Despite a season which saw San Francisco out of the playoff picture only a season after their Super Bowl run, the 49ers still managed to rank in the top half of teams on Pro Football Focus' final power rankings of the 2020 season. Coming in at the 13th-overall position, San...
Los San Francisco 49ers no tuvieron la temporada que previeron saliendo de su temporada como campeones de la NFC, pero el desempeño de varios jugadores debería ofrecer algo de motivación al equipo que se dirige a temporada baja. Jeff Deeney de Pro Football Focus trajo notas de varios miembros de...
San Francisco's "revenge tour" was derailed as the 49ers closed the chapter on their disappointing 6-10 finish to the 2020 season. While the focus has already turned to 2021, the team could be faced with a number of player and personnel changes heading into next season. Kyle Shanahan and John...
49ers Defensive Backs Coach, Tony Oden Gives an Exclusive Interview for the WON Digital Magazine
People often say that defensive back is the toughest position in the NFL, do you agree with that?
"Yeah, I would agree. I think all of the positions are tough and pose their unique challenges. I'm...
The San Francisco 49ers may not have had the season they envisioned coming off of their NFC Championship run, but the performance of several players should offer some encouragement as the team heads into the offseason. Jeff Deeney of Pro Football Focus provided notes on several members of the...
The 15 Modern-Era Player Finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2021 was revealed on Tuesday with the San Francisco 49ers general manager earning a spot on the list.
This year marks the eighth time that Lynch has been named a finalist. San Francisco's general manager...
Pro Football Focus Announces 2020 All-Rookie Team
One of the bright spots for the 49ers, despite a disappointing season was the emergence of rookie wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. San Francisco's 25-overall pick finished the season starting 11 games and registered 60 receptions for 748 yards as...
The San Francisco 49ers announced on Monday they have waived P Drew Kaser and signed the following 13 free agents to Reserve/Future contracts:
All of the players, with the exception of Alexander, Melifonwu and Proehl, finished the 2020 season on the team's practice squad.
Alexander (6-3...
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First Look at the 49ers 2021 Opponents
At the conclusion of the 2020 NFL regular season, the San Francisco 49ers 2021 opponents are officially set. Dates and times of the 2021 schedule have yet to be determined, however the 49ers are aware of who they will face next season.
In...
"I think we can improve everywhere. I mean, we've got to get some guys healthy back, which when you lose some big time pass rushers, that changes a lot of stuff. So, I think one of the biggest things is figuring out getting our guys healthy and getting them the right program, which I know most...
The Bill Walsh Award was established in 2004 in honor of San Francisco's Hall of Fame Head Coach. The award, which is voted on by the coaching staff, is given to the 49er who has best represented the standard of professional excellence established by Walsh. Walsh served as the team's head coach...
It was a crushing end to the 49ers 2020 season. In an outing that favored San Francisco for the majority of the contest, the Seattle Seahawks came alive in the fourth quarter to sweep the season series over the 49ers. Here are six takeaways from the 26-23 divisional matchup.
1. Limiting Russ...
At the conclusion of the 2020 NFL regular season, the San Francisco 49ers 2021 opponents are officially set. Dates and times of the 2021 schedule have yet to be determined, however the 49ers are aware of who they will face next season.
In addition to San Francisco's divisional opponents...
The San Francisco 49ers announced on Saturday that they have signed P Drew Kaser to the team's practice squad and also announced the following roster moves:
Kaser (6-2, 206) originally entered the NFL after signing with the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2016. In...